Head to head

Planable vs Postiz

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A content-review tool first and a scheduler second, built around comments, approvals, and seeing exactly how a post will look before anyone signs off. It charges per workspace rather than per person, so the whole team can pile in at no extra cost.

From
$33 per workspace / mo
Free plan

Postiz is an open-source scheduler that you can self-host for free or pay to run hosted. It covers more than thirty networks, including rare ones like Reddit, Mastodon, Bluesky, and Discord, and bundles an AI copilot, a Canva-like editor, analytics, and a real API.

From
$29 /mo
Free plan

Bottom line

Planable and Postiz both cover the basics; the right one comes down to how you post. Planable is the stronger pick for Agencies and teams that need client sign-off before posting; choose Postiz for Developers and privacy-minded teams who want to self-host and own their data.

Features compared

FeaturePlanablePostiz
AI captionsYesYes
Basic analyticsYesYes
Advanced reportsPartialNot assessed
Bulk uploadYesNot assessed
Evergreen recyclingPartialYes
Team rolesYesYes
ApprovalsYesNot assessed
Link in bioNoNot assessed

Platforms compared

NetworkPlanablePostiz
InstagramAutoAuto
FacebookAutoAuto
X (Twitter)AutoAuto
LinkedInAutoAuto
TikTokAutoAuto
PinterestAutoAuto
YouTubeAutoAuto
ThreadsAutoAuto
BlueskyNoAuto
Google BusinessAutoAuto
MastodonNoAuto
RedditNoAuto
TelegramNoAuto

Pricing

Planable

Free

Free
Seats
Unlimited
Accounts
4
Scheduled posts
50
  • 50 posts total, then you upgrade (no time limit, no card)
  • 1 workspace, up to 4 social pages
  • Unlimited users
  • Feed and Calendar views, optional approval

Basic

$39 per workspace / mo

$33/mo billed annually

Seats
Unlimited
Accounts
4
Scheduled posts
60
  • $39 per workspace/mo, $33 on annual
  • 60 posts per workspace each month, 4 social pages
  • Unlimited users
  • Feed and Calendar views, none and optional approval
  • 10GB media storage

Pro

Popular
$59 per workspace / mo

$49/mo billed annually

Seats
Unlimited
Accounts
10
Scheduled posts
150
  • $59 per workspace/mo, $49 on annual
  • 150 posts per workspace each month, 10 social pages
  • Adds Grid view and required approval
  • Team-only drafts and 30-day version history
  • 50GB media storage

Enterprise

Custom
Accounts
50
Scheduled posts
Unlimited
  • Custom pricing, for teams that need more than 5 workspaces
  • 50 social pages per workspace, unlimited posts and campaigns
  • Multi-level approvals and List view
  • SSO, 24-month post storage, dedicated account manager
  • Priced per workspace, which is Planable's word for a brand or client: the headline $39 / $59 is for one workspace, and you pay again for each one you add, up to five before Enterprise. Users are unlimited on every plan.
  • Annual billing is two months free, so Basic works out to $33 a workspace each month ($390/yr) and Pro to $49 ($590/yr).
  • Two paid add-ons sit on top, also per workspace: Analytics at $14/mo and the Engagement social inbox at $9/mo, both about two months cheaper on annual.
  • The Free plan caps you at 50 posts for the life of the account rather than by time; after that you upgrade.
  • Prices are USD from the live pricing page, which renders client-side and defaulted to the annual figures here in Australia. The monthly numbers were read by toggling the billing switch and match current third-party listings.

Postiz

Self-hosted

Free
Accounts
Unlimited
Scheduled posts
Unlimited
  • Free and open-source (AGPL-3.0)
  • Run it on your own server (Docker); no monthly fee
  • You handle hosting and maintenance

Standard

$29 /mo
Seats
1
Accounts
5
Scheduled posts
400
  • $29/mo, hosted
  • 5 channels, 1 user, 400 posts a month
  • AI copilot, design editor, analytics

Team

Popular
$39 /mo
Seats
Unlimited
Accounts
10
Scheduled posts
Unlimited
  • $39/mo, hosted
  • 10 channels, unlimited team members, unlimited posts
  • AI images and videos included

Pro

$49 /mo
Seats
Unlimited
Accounts
30
Scheduled posts
Unlimited
  • $49/mo, hosted
  • 30 channels, unlimited users and posts

Ultimate

$99 /mo
Seats
Unlimited
Accounts
100
Scheduled posts
Unlimited
  • $99/mo, hosted
  • 100 channels, unlimited users and posts
  • For agencies
  • Postiz is open-source (AGPL-3.0): you can self-host it for free on your own server with Docker, trading money for the work of hosting and maintenance.
  • If you'd rather not run it yourself, the hosted plans are priced by channels: Standard $29 (5), Team $39 (10), Pro $49 (30), Ultimate $99 (100). Team and up include unlimited team members and posts.
  • There's a 7-day trial on the hosted plans, and annual billing is discounted.
  • AI images and videos are metered per plan. Prices are USD, read off the live pricing page.

Pros and cons

Planable

  • Approval workflows, inline comments, and version history are the strongest part
  • Per-workspace pricing means unlimited users at no extra cost
  • Per-network previews in feed, grid, calendar, and list views
  • Free plan with no time limit, capped at 50 posts
  • Analytics and the social inbox cost extra per workspace
  • Per-workspace pricing adds up fast for agencies with many clients
  • No Bluesky, Mastodon, or link-in-bio
  • Reporting is light and there is no real evergreen recycling

Postiz

  • Open-source and free to self-host (AGPL-3.0)
  • Thirty-plus networks, including rarely-supported ones
  • AI copilot, design editor with AI images and video, and a real API
  • Cheap hosted plans with unlimited team members from Team up
  • Self-hosting takes technical work and maintenance
  • No engagement inbox or social listening
  • Young, fast-moving project
  • Hosted plans are channel-capped

Planable vs Postiz: FAQ

Is Planable or Postiz cheaper?
Postiz is cheaper to start, from $29 against $33 for Planable. The unit each one charges by differs, so the real bill depends on how many channels or seats you run.
Does Planable or Postiz have a free plan?
Both have a free plan, so you can try either one before paying.
Which is better, Planable or Postiz?
Planable is the stronger pick for agencies and teams that need client sign-off before posting, while Postiz is the better fit for developers and privacy-minded teams who want to self-host and own their data. We don't score them; the right call comes down to how you post.